What is the difference between Civo and TheAI Cloud?

Civo and TheAI Cloud are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: Civo or TheAI Cloud?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between Civo and TheAI Cloud?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 7 different GPU models across both Civo and TheAI Cloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs TheAI Cloud

Compare GPU pricing between Civo and TheAI Cloud. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Civo

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TheAI Cloud

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Civo GPUs

TheAI Cloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $2.80/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 2Civo: 7TheAI Cloud: 2

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 10/31/2026, 4:16:17 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	TheAI Cloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.39/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoTheAI Cloud	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$8.40/hr 8x GPU	↓$4.61(54.9%)	Civo TheAI Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price TheAI Cloud $8.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 Price Difference:↓$4.61(54.9%) Civo TheAI Cloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • CivoTheAI Cloud	$5.49/hr 8x GPU	$4.50/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$0.99(+22.0%)	Civo TheAI Cloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 TheAI Cloud $4.50/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.99(+22.0%) Civo TheAI Cloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$1.39/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.39/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
B200 180GB VRAM • CivoTheAI Cloud	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	$8.40/hr 8x GPU	↓$4.61(54.9%)	Civo TheAI Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price TheAI Cloud $8.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/30/2026 Price Difference:↓$4.61(54.9%) Civo TheAI Cloud
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo	$2.49/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • CivoTheAI Cloud	$5.49/hr 8x GPU	$4.50/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$0.99(+22.0%)	Civo TheAI Cloud
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Civo $5.49/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 TheAI Cloud $4.50/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.99(+22.0%) Civo TheAI Cloud
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 10/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo

Features Comparison

Civo

Fast Kubernetes
K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
GPU Cloud
NVIDIA B200, H200 SXM, H100 SXM, L40S 48GB, and A100 40/80GB options for AI training and inference, launchable on both Compute and Kubernetes
Public and Private Cloud
Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack Enterprise and FlexCore appliances, including VMware alternative and migration paths for sovereignty needs
Predictable Pricing
Transparent hourly rates with no Kubernetes control-plane fees and free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Developer Tooling
CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box

TheAI Cloud

Bare-metal nodes
Includes 8 GPUs per whole node with root access.
Reservation system
Allows users to reserve capacity ahead of the opening date.
Prepaid billing
Operates on a pay-as-you-go basis with prepaid minutes.
High interconnectivity
Nodes are interconnected via non-blocking InfiniBand.
Service level agreement
Offers a 99.5% monthly uptime guarantee.

Pros & Cons

Civo

Advantages

Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
Free unlimited ingress and egress data transfer
Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200

Considerations

Smaller global region footprint than hyperscalers
GPU capacity can be limited depending on region
Fewer managed services compared to larger clouds

TheAI Cloud

Advantages

Offers a reservation waitlist with no upfront payment required.
Flexible payment options including card, wire transfer, or USDC.
Allows training across multiple GPU nodes for better performance.
Non-blocking interconnects facilitate high-speed data transfers between nodes.

Considerations

Service is not available until Q4 2026.
Pricing may vary until a reservation is confirmed.
Limited to U.S. based data center operations.

Compute Services

Civo

Managed Kubernetes

K3s-based managed Kubernetes with fast launch times and built-in load balancers, ingress, and CNI.

Clusters typically ready in under 90 seconds
Built-in CNI and ingress with no control-plane fee

GPU Compute

On-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI training, inference, and 3D workloads.

TheAI Cloud

Pricing Options

Civo

On-Demand GPU Instances

Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates and free unlimited data transfer

GPU Commitment Terms

Discounted hourly GPU rates in exchange for 6, 12, 24, or 36-month commitments

Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes

Node-based billing with a free control plane and free unlimited ingress and egress

Private Cloud Reservations

Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend

TheAI Cloud

Getting Started

Civo

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
2
Pick a region
Choose from London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, or Phoenix for public cloud deployments
3
Launch a cluster or GPU node
Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator
4
Deploy your workload
Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks
5
Monitor and scale
Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API

TheAI Cloud

Get Started

1
Join the waitlist
Sign up for a free waitlist to reserve your spot.
2
Receive confirmation
Get notified about capacity opening two weeks in advance.
3
Make a prepayment
Lock in your rate with a 30% prepayment when contacted.
4
Set up billing
Choose a billing option for remaining balance after reservation.
5
Receive SLA terms
Understand the service level agreement and uptime commitments.

Support & Global Availability

Civo

Global Regions

Public regions in London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, and Phoenix; private cloud available globally via CivoStack/FlexCore. Offices in London, Bengaluru, Austin, and Hamburg.

Support

Documentation, tutorials and learning resources, public status page, and ticketed/email support with sales and account team options for enterprise customers.

TheAI Cloud

Global Regions

US Central Region

Support

Email support available with standard response times.